Jocelyn Benson's upcoming book targets Mike Duggan's early work against Gretchen Whitmer
In her new book, Jocelyn Benson targets 2026 gubernatorial rival Mike Duggan for trying to recruit a White male opponent to Gretchen Whitmer in 2018.
Matt Cullen, founding chair of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, to step down at year's end
Matt Cullen, a driving force in creating in the Detroit RiverWalk, is stepping down as chair. He's the latest exec to leave after last year's financial scandal
Family of Michigan man set to be executed in Alabama calls on Gov. Whitmer to intervene
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Detroit mother pleads with Whitmer to save son from Alabama execution
Group pleads with Whitmer to intervene in execution of Detroiter in Alabama
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Pistons-affiliated housing development among 3 in Detroit awarded tax credits
Three Detroit housing developments — including a unique collaboration between Henry Ford Health and the Detroit Pistons — received federal tax credit awards aimed at ensuring affordability for years to come.
Detroit Riverfront chair Matt Cullen to step down
Cullen was instrumental in the decision to develop the riverfront for public use and has led the conservancy since its inception.
Buttigieg Says Maybe, Whitmer Says No Way to Michigan Senate Race
Mallory McMorrow, a state senator who won national Democratic acclaim in 2022 with a speech defending liberal values while identifying herself as a “straight, white, Christian, married suburban mom,” said she had not ruled out a run for either governor or the Senate.
Whitmer announces state funding for redevelopment of blighted building in North Detroit
State financing will support plans to turn blighted 100-year-old building on Oakland Avenue into new housing units.
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Whitmer announces 700+ jobs will be created in Metro Detroit. Here’s where.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced support for projects that will create more than 700 jobs in Metro Detroit in the healthcare and mobility industries.
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Trump, tariffs and texts: Gov. Whitmer talks politics, parenting on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’
NEW YORK CITY, NY — While promoting her latest book on a late-night talk show, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talked about topics ranging from Michigan auto manufacturing to commonalities with President Donald Trump and her 2026 Super Bowl prediction.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Warns: Other States and China Are ‘Gunning for Michigan Jobs’
Whitmer and bipartisan leaders vowed to defend Michigan’s automotive leadership and prevent Chinese-subsidized vehicles from undermining the U.S. market.
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Gov. Whitmer declares Jan. 18 "Honolulu Blue Day," honoring Detroit Lions' 2024 season
In recognition of the Detroit Lions' exceptional 2024-25 season, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared Jan. 18 as "Honolulu Blue Day."
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Transparency for parents, increased literacy grants are key to Whitmer’s upcoming education proposal
On the biennial National Assessment of Educational Progress, Michigan fourth and eighth grade students’ average reading scores were lower than in 2022, the last time the test was administered. Math scores were up for fourth graders in Michigan but fell among eighth graders. The changes weren’t considered statistically significant.